Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antimicrobial, cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola
What does it do?
Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment?
Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola
Is Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment do in cosmetic products?
Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antimicrobial, cleansing, deodorant, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010